Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
L6 · Liverpool
734
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
WA9 · St Helens
239
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
St Helens has less crime — 239 vs 734 incidents in March 2026.
Liverpool recorded substantially more crime than St Helens in March 2026 — 734 incidents compared to 239, a 3.1x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liverpool sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (58), while St Helens has more Shoplifting (36). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, St Helens recorded fewer crimes than Liverpool — 239 vs 734 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Liverpool is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Liverpool saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while St Helens had more Shoplifting. Overall, St Helens recorded fewer total crimes (239 vs 734).